1. The Renaissance
Laura Sofia Rodriguez ,Laura Gaviria , Diana Gonzalez and Laura Buchheim

2. Rediscovering ancient Greece and Rome
Renaissance --> re-birth
Refers to the interest in classical learning.
During the Middle Ages many people forgot Greek language and used a different type of Latin.
Few people knew how to read, and the ones who knew, were in charged of reading texts that promoted the church.

3. People discovered books from the ancient Greece and Rome.
They made a renewal of their spirits because they became more curious and creative.

4. New energy was used for creating beautiful things.
The term “renaissance person” means a productive human who is interested in knowledge.

5. Renaissance person
Was interested in science, literature, art, history and others subjects. Ex: Thomas Jefferson

6. It all began in Italy
It began in Italy form14th century until 16th century.
Almost everyone was part of the Catholic church. It was very powerful even in politics.

7. Important artists, explorers and scientists.
Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Columbus
Galileo

8. The fall of Man and Woman
Popes
Noah’s Flood
Popes were patrons of artists, architects and scholars. Ex: Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint scenes of the Bible.
The Creation
The fall of Man and Woman

9. This paintings showed humans who are noble and capable of perfection
This paintings showed humans who are noble and capable of perfection. They expressed an optimistic view.